When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Caught in a dilemma, Stella’s last hope rested on Fernando.

Exiting the clothing department, she passed the break room where muffled chatter hinted at gossip.

Uninterested, she hastened her steps until a familiar name, Elizabeth, caught her ear.

Elizabeth’s oversight regarding Margery’s dress had complicated Stella’s work, leaving her struggling to finish on time.

Suppressing her frustration, Stella couldn’t resist stopping.

A group of employees chatted animatedly about Elizabeth’s recent visit to the clothing department.

They whispered about how she had treated them to lunch and high tea.

One voice, dripping with scorn, remarked, “Rylie knows how to play nice with everyone, but only when it suits her.

She’s a pro at sucking up to people, but she’s also quick to forget who helped her.

Even though she’s on Prosperity Group’s payroll, she conveniently ignores what Elizabeth did to Mr.

Clark’s wife.

”

Another voice added, “Maybe she’s getting some perks.

I’ve seen the fancy bag Rylie’s been carrying around-it’s supposedly worth a whopping 300, 000 dollars.

”

my goodness! I

her salary couldn’t be that high, could it? Otherwise,

with sarcasm cut in, “Who knows how she came

group continued their discussion,

expression darkened, her thoughts

about to leave, Stella slipped away, leaving before they emerged from

sank

about the situation, the

a while, a gentle knock broke the silence, announcing the

They entered together.

carrying news

to wait for a moment and

a

handed her

candidates, but I’m not sure

check them

suitable, I’ll keep

”

looked through the

their work, she realized their styles and standards didn’t match

She shook her head.

okay, but they’re not what we

”